Transcatheter closure of a ruptured sinus of valsalva: a systematic review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ruptured sinus of Valsalva (RSOV) is a rare pathology, and current data regarding its symptoms, anatomy, associated pathologies, and appropriate therapeutic approaches are scarce. Transcatheter closure (TCC) has been performed in multiple cases; however, the information on its success rate and complications is limited.

Methods

Two independent reviewers performed an advanced search based on inclusion criteria on Scopus, PubMed, and Embase from January 1985 through July 2022. The main search terms were "Sinus of Valsalva", "Rupture/Aneurysm", and "Transcatheter/Catheter/Device".

Results

Totally, 1,017 relevant articles from the 3 databases were retrieved. After the final review and appraisal, 94 articles describing 407 patients who underwent the TCC of RSOV w

SUBMITTER: Ayati A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10505828 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature